Isuzu makes a dependable vehicle. They don't have the space of say, a Ford Explorer, but they're solidly built vehicles.
The Isuzu Trooper is manufactured in Japan. It is mid-size SUV that was produced between the years of 1981 and 2005. It it was a well-known SUV that was exported world-wide.
I would explore comparisons and reviews on Consumer Reports, if you have access. You could also look at USNews.RankingsandReviews for SUV comparisons.
If I were to be looking for an SUV go on Motortrend.com. I would next go to differnet car dealers and see what the sales people had to say. Next I would limit down my search and test drive the top three to four SUV's.
Checking a website such as MSN Autos or Consumer Reports will let you compare the different models of SUV to determine which will help you get the best gas mileage.
Kelly blue book (www.kbb.com) is the authoritative source for vehicle value. You can search all makes and models to determine what you can expect to spend on a Luxury SUV.
The Pontiac Torrent is a SUV vehicle manufactured by Pontiac. Another SUV vehicle made by Pontiac was the Aztec. In 2010 Pontiac lines were discontinued.
MotorTrend.com provides comparisons for new and old SUV's as well as many other vehicles. Comparisons include what the car provides, the size, MPG, and much more.
Hybrid SUVs get better gas milage than a normal SUV but much less than a hybrid car. But it is also going to depend on weather you are looking at a large SUV or a mid size SUV.
A Nissan SUV can be purchased at any Nissan dealership. One may also be able to find one at Carmax or another dealership if someone traded in a Nissan SUV.
When you are ready to buy, there are many comparison sites. Before you do make the purchase choice, it is wise for you to visit online sites to compare.
The SUV is definitely the way to go.
You can go to MSN Autos, Consumer Reports, Edmunds, among other websites and compare various models of SUV's in similar classes, and determine from that which has the best MPG performance.